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Invitation to Tender for SaaS Finance, Budgeting and Reporting Systems - AWARD

WORKERS' EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION (WEA)

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02 May 2024 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Workers' Educational Association (WEA) has awarded a contract to Sage for the provision of SaaS Finance, Budgeting, and Reporting Systems. The procurement process started with an open procedure tender, ending on January 18, 2024. The contract period is scheduled from May 2, 2024, to May 1, 2027. The WEA, based in Leeds, United Kingdom, operates in the services sector and sought systems that will enhance internal efficiency and interoperability, aligning with their Digital Transformation Strategy.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and financial analysis and accounting software. Companies interested in long-term contracts and innovation in back-office technology are well-suited to compete. The process was transparent and inclusive, fostering fair competition amongst businesses across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other global regions.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for SaaS Finance, Budgeting and Reporting Systems - AWARD

Notice Description

The WEA are currently implementing a Digital Transformation Strategy which impacts all areas of the business. Replacement of back-office software is an integral part of the digital transformation road map. Current internal systems require updating to meet business demands and to improve internal efficiency within the services provided. WEA are therefore seeking to procure new SaaS Finance, Budgeting and Reporting systems which will be interoperable with other systems. The current back office internal systems are server-based systems with the IT strategy planning migrate to SaaS technology for future system implementations. The total potential planned contact length for this system selection is a 6 year contract to be formed of an initial 3 year contract to be followed by three further 1 year break clauses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d888f617-e878-467b-bea7-cb9c6c5b0d94
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b62de372-529c-4d23-8574-600c852f725d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2024 - 1 May 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORKERS' EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION (WEA)
Contact Name
Anthony Gill
Contact Email
tony.gill@wea.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 300 303 3464

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS3 1AB
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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